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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.68, 1,268.28 and 521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.68, 1,268.28 and 521.40 is: 782.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.68 : 1,268.28 = 521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.68/1,268.28 = 521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.68x = 1,268.28 × 521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.68x = 661,281.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,281.19/844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.88

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